Which of the following is exactly divisible by 11?

2017

Which of the following is exactly divisible by 11?

  1. A.

    456121

  2. B.

    466131

  3. C.

    415624

  4. D.

    121021

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Correct answer: C

To determine if a number is exactly divisible by 11, we use the alternating sum of digits rule: subtract the sum of the digits in even positions from the sum of the digits in odd positions. If the result is 0 or a multiple of 11, the number is divisible by 11.

Step-by-Step Analysis
Let's apply this rule to each option:

Option 1: 456121

Sum of digits in odd positions (1st, 3rd, 5th from right): 1 + 1 + 5 = 7

Sum of digits in even positions (2nd, 4th, 6th from right): 2 + 6 + 4 = 12

Difference: 12 - 7 = 5. (Not divisible by 11)

Option 2: 466131

Sum of odd positions: 1 + 1 + 6 = 8

Sum of even positions: 3 + 6 + 4 = 13

Difference: 13 - 8 = 5. (Not divisible by 11)

Option 3: 415624

Sum of odd positions: 4 + 6 + 1 = 11

Sum of even positions: 2 + 5 + 4 = 11

Difference: 11 - 11 = 0. (Divisible by 11)

Option 4: 121021

Sum of odd positions: 1 + 0 + 2 = 3

Sum of even positions: 2 + 1 + 1 = 4

Difference: 4 - 3 = 1. (Not divisible by 11)

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